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Chapter 26 Royal Military Academy
The next day, the whole country was in an uproar as soon as the imperial decree to levy commercial tax came out.At the same time, it was accompanied by the decree to reduce or exempt land tax.Lu Chengqi personally drew up that only [-]% of the harvest per mu of land would be collected.The previous tax system was too unreasonable. If one mu of farmland did not meet the requirements of the treasury, the farmers had to make up the difference.The territory of Dashun is so vast, and the land is rich and thin, how can the output be the same?
Lu Chengqi knew that he was forced to do so before.Taizu's emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business was originally to restore production and suppress unscrupulous businessmen.But times have changed, and the old system may not be suitable for today.Xu Chongguang was taken aback by Lu Chengqi's bold reform.But when he thought that the annual commercial tax of Jingzhao Mansion alone could reach 400 million yuan, which was enough to offset the [-]% of the under-collected agricultural tax, he lost the confidence to oppose it.

As soon as this imperial decree is made, even in remote villages, there will be local supervisors to publicize it back and forth. This is also a decree personally decreed by Lu Chengqi and must be implemented.

The inspectors were extremely displeased at first, but when they saw the farmers in the countryside eating pots of pulp and welcoming them along the road like they were welcoming kings, they all burst into tears and shouted long live the emperor, their dissatisfaction was wiped out by their simple gratitude After going, he couldn't help feeling: "The Holy One is a saint in this world!"

These details were all presented to Lu Chengqi by the Supervision Department.Lu Chengqi looked at it, and said with emotion: "At first, I just thought that the agricultural tax was no better than the commercial tax. It was like a chicken rib. It was a pity to discard it if it was tasteless to eat. I made up my mind to discard it, but it won the hearts of the farmers all over the world. It really is an unintentional planting!"

After this sentence was learned by the chief minister of the cabinet, the little old man Xu Chongguang also said with emotion: "I was poor since I was a child, and my family of six only had one-third of an acre of land. If there is such a good government, how can the family strictness be so young?" Gone? Time is fate!"

And when the whole country was in a state of jubilation, Lu Chengqi quietly came to the Yamen of the Ministry of War, went straight to see Qin Yikang, Minister of the Ministry of War, who was in his sixties, and immediately asked: "Qin Qing, what is your age when you will be promoted to an officer in the army this year? "

Qin Yikang was about to salute, but was rendered speechless by Lu Chengqi's nonsensical question. The assistant next to him, who was also an old man in his sixties, said, "Your Majesty, a total of 15 officers will be promoted this year. Among them, there are [-] generals, five generals, and the rest are school lieutenants."

Lu Chengqi continued to ask: "How many old, weak, sick and disabled are there in the national army?"

The sixty-year-old man said, "About fifty thousand."

Lu Chengqi nodded. He knew that the national army was only more than 40, and 35 old, weak, sick and disabled was already very good.He called the little eunuch behind him, took out an imperial decree, and stood on the official desk of the Ministry of War Minister, and wrote an imperial decree: "Zhi said: Today, the frontier army, the forbidden army, and the Xiang army, whoever is disabled and aged On the [-]th, those who have not been promoted to a small school will be ordered to retire and return to their hometown immediately. The retirement fee is [-] yuan per person and three acres of land. If the military merit is outstanding, one to five acres of land will be given according to the military merit. It will be implemented on the same day, and there must be no mistakes. Supervision The company supervises the whole process, and must make sure that the veterans' retirement fees and military merit fields fall into the hands of the retired soldiers. At the same time, the officers promoted this year will immediately go to Beijing to face the saint. On the third day of September in the second year of Hongxiang."

After Lu Chengqi finished writing, he handed the imperial decree to Qin Yikang, and said, "I need to see an army free of old, weak, sick and disabled within a month. Qin Qing, you need to work harder. Don't recruit any more troops. I want To recruit soldiers, it is better to lack than to overuse, understand? Money and land are completed in cooperation with the Ministry of Households, and I don’t want to see the six departments alienated from each other.”

Qin Yikang didn't expect Lu Chengqi's intervention in the army to come so suddenly, there was no room for resistance at all, so he could only say: "I obey the order!"

Lu Chengqi glanced at him, who was ashen-faced, and knew that he was still pinning his hopes on drinking soldier's blood, so he said coldly: "If my supervision department finds out that someone is drinking soldier's blood again, and pays nothing, I will kill him! Qin Qing, you should understand what to do, right?"

Qin Yikang was originally a literati, where has he seen such iron-blooded methods?Frightened, he fell to the ground: "Your Majesty, I have already handed over all the illegal gains to the treasury, my minister..."

Lu Chengqi said impatiently: "I'm not here to settle the old score, but just to let you know that there is no room for sand in my eyes. As long as you obey the law now, I will never do anything to you."

After all, he glanced at the tall old man who was looking straight into the distance and had never squinted at Qin Yikang. Lu Chengqi could tell that this man was an old general who was born in the army and might have actually seen blood. He couldn't help being interested: "This sir Home, what's your name, and where is your official position?"

The old man was stunned for a moment, and replied respectfully: "My humble minister Di Qing is a member of the Ministry of War."

Lu Chengqi was shocked. According to history, Di Qing should have passed away.But in history, Di Qing died of depression because of being excluded. In this time and space, he has not climbed to the height of the deputy privy envoy in the Song Dynasty.

Who is Di Qing?God of war in the Song Dynasty!He has made countless military exploits throughout his life and is invincible. In the storytelling books, he is a character who can tie with the generals of the Yang family.Lu Chengqi had been fascinated for a long time, but he never expected to meet him in real life!

Lu Chengqi said with emotion: "It's a pity that Qingsheng is not at the right time!"

Di Qing smiled slightly, and said: "Lian Po is sixty and still able to make a living. Although the minister is not talented, he can ride a horse and go out with the army."

Lu Chengqi also smiled, and said: "The old general is indeed a hero, but I can't bear to let you go to the battlefield again. I wanted to deal with corruption in the army today, but I didn't expect to meet the general today, so I will have someone to choose for my next plan." .”

Di Qing suddenly raised his head, his gray beard showed his inner excitement: "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions, this old minister must do his best and die!"

Lu Chengqi held Di Qingnmai's body in his hands, and sighed, "It would be great if you met me 20 years ago! However, it's not too late now. I want to establish a Royal Military Academy and summon the Imperial Army, Frontier Army, and Xiang Army." , the officers of the three armies are trained one by one. As for the candidates for the teaching, I have always been undecided. But when I see the general, I know that my Lianpo has come!"

Di Qing said suspiciously: "Your Majesty, Di Qing is not well-known, why is he so sure of the old minister?"

Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "I believe that I will not be wrong, old general, the future of those Dashun troops is up to you to train. I am here, thank you old general!"

Di Qing was indeed moved: "Your Majesty killed the veteran, and the veteran will definitely train the best officers for Your Majesty!"

Lu Chengqi laughed loudly and said: "With such a talented general, why should I worry about not being prosperous? Old general, the imperial decree will come down soon, you need to be prepared and go to the Royal Military Academy to teach at any time."

Di Qing said loudly: "The old minister will definitely live up to His Majesty's trust!"

Lu Chengqi discussed with Di Qing again how to train officers, and they both realized that military discipline is the combat effectiveness of an army.Lu Chengqi shamelessly brought up the "Three Great Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention", which surprised Di Qing and shouted "Your Majesty the Holy Spirit".

After Lu Chengqi emphasized military discipline, he said again the purpose of training. Di Qing is not a fool, so he naturally knew that Lu Chengqi wanted to use this trick to win over the soldiers.But this army originally belonged to the Tian family, and he was only serving the emperor, so he would naturally teach with his heart.

After talking for a long time, Lu Chengqi returned to the palace, leaving Di Qing there alone, as if he had just had a dream.Qin Yikang said in a sour tone: "Congratulations, Di Jiaoxi, it seems that your official career is going to skyrocket, and you don't need to be trapped here."

Di Qing came back to his senses and said: "Your Excellency killed Di Qing. Di Qing was only able to see His Majesty with the care of an adult. Your Excellency is Di Qing's nobleman. Di Qing will definitely repay you in the future."

When Qin Yikang heard this sentence, his complexion improved a little, and he walked away.Di Qing said in his heart: "You are such a corrupt official, His Majesty is kind enough not to kill you. If you are still so confused, you will surely die in the future. Di Qing helped you collect the corpse, which is considered as a colleague. Hmph, I still want to join the Royal Military Academy. Is that what you can do to be the principal? Who else can do it except the Holy One? You are a complete idiot!" He was disdainful in his heart, and Di Qing didn't show it. He needed to go home as soon as possible to tell his family the good news.He, Di Qing, is finally going to make a difference!
(End of this chapter)